Category: Ancient Rome

The theory that the Etruscans ruled Rome is just that, a theory. It was created by historians in the 60s and 70s and become extremely popular. However, it has also been challenged more recently. Its evidence base is flimsy and READ MORE

There is a myth that Claudius Gothicus (or Claudius II, reigned 268-270) banned marriages which is connected to a legend about the origin of Valentine’s Day It has been alleged that Claudius II banned marriages because too many people were READ MORE